What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
What does Ying mean?
Ying is commonly the character 英, “flower, brave, outstanding.”
Jing vs Ying
Which is more popular?
Jing and Ying are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Jing | Ying | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Quiet, still (静) | Flower, hero (英) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JING | YING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 1980 |
| Peak year | 2003 (12) | 1992 (16) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jing
Ying
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jing | Ying |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 |
| 2000s | 72 | 70 |
| 1990s | 41 | 84 |
| 1980s | 0 | 106 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jing or Ying more popular?
Jing and Ying are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Jing and Ying?
Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin), while Ying means Flower, hero (英) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Jing or Ying?
In US records, Jing first appears in 1991 and Ying in 1980, so Ying has the longer recorded history.